© Schulman auction house
© Schulman auction house
½ Sovrano - Francis II
1800 year| Gold (.900) | 5.53 g | 22 mm |
| Issuer | Duchy of Milan (Italian States) |
|---|---|
| Duke | Francis III (1792-1806) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1800 |
| Value | ½ Sovrano (15⁄4) |
| Currency | Scudo (?-1796) |
| Composition | Gold (.900) |
| Weight | 5.53 g |
| Diameter | 22 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#81872 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Crowned oval arms.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ARCH. AVST. DVX. BVRG. LOTH. BRAB. COM. FLAN.
Comment
Similar coins with other mint marks are under Austrian Netherlands.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the ½ Sovrano - Francis II 1800 coin from the Duchy of Milan (Italian States) is that it was minted during a time of great political and social change in Europe. The coin was issued in 1800, just a few years after the French Revolution, which had a profound impact on the European political landscape. The coin's mintage was also during the reign of Francis II, who was the last Holy Roman Emperor and the first Emperor of Austria, signifying a significant shift in the balance of power in Europe.
